Lakers-Dodgers connection paid off with Austin Reaves’ oblique injury rehab
Austin Reaves successfully rehabilitated from a Grade 2 oblique strain in time to return for the Lakers' playoff series. He utilized both the Lakers' and Dodgers' facilities for his recovery, highlighting the collaboration between the two franchises. The Lakers plan to enhance their medical and performance resources in the offseason as part of ongoing improvements.
- ▪Austin Reaves returned to play in Game 5 of the Lakers' first-round playoff series after recovering from an oblique injury.
- ▪His rehabilitation included treatment at both the Lakers' and Dodgers' facilities, a suggestion from the Lakers.
- ▪The Lakers are planning to upgrade their medical and performance resources in collaboration with the Dodgers.
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NBA Lakers-Dodgers connection paid off with Austin Reaves’ oblique injury rehab By Khobi Price Published May 21, 2026, 4:00 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Austin Reaves did “everything” he could to give himself a chance to return to the Lakers during the NBA playoffs after suffering a Grade 2 oblique strain one week before the regular season ended. And his mission was successful: Reaves returned in Game 5 of their eventual first-round playoff series victory over the Rockets and played in six postseason games before the Lakers were swept in the second round by the Thunder.
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